Harry Truman: “As a mark of respect to Mr. Forrestal's memory, it is hereby ordered that the national flag be displayed at half-mast…”

“As a mark of respect to Mr. Forrestal's memory, it is hereby ordered that the national flag be displayed at half-mast upon all public buildings and at all forts and military posts and naval stations, and on all vessels of the United States, until after the funeral shall have taken place.”